Road Trippin’ – The Appia Antica (Appian Way), Rome, Italy By Ian Cobb Once I knew we were walking along the cobblestones of the Appia…
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Abbott Awards set for August 23
The votes are in… and the winners have been finalized! Now it’s time to celebrate. Join us on Sunday, August 23 for the 2026 Abbott…
Bon Jovi and Def Leppard tributes coming to Cranbrook
The Kootenays lost a classic rock festival this year but not the music. Blaze of Glory: From Ashes to Anthems brings arena-rock magic back to…
Evacuation Alert lifted for City of Kimberley
The Evacuation Alert for all properties within the City of Kimberley municipal boundary has been rescinded as the BC Wildfire Service makes progress on the…
Thank you for being part of this journey
Letter to the Editor Dear Community Challenge Participants: Thank you for your incredible support, enthusiasm, and participation in the 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge. While we…
Winter and Spring in the East Kootenay 2026
Now that we are over half way through 2026 I thought it was time to present my occasional photo feature showcasing a season, or in…
Flats Fest is back August 14 and 15
Two days. Two stages. Big energy and small-town magic make Flats Fest the perfect summer weekend. Tucked away at the sunny south end of Columbia…
Sirens, safety and summer fun in Elkford August 8
Mark your calendars for the Elkford Emergency Services Open House & Bike Rodeo on Saturday, August 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your…
Platinum-selling trio at Key City July 28
The platinum-selling indie-folk trio Wild Rivers, featuring Devan Glover, Khalid Yassein, and Andrew Oliver, crafts music that flows effortlessly between intimate vulnerability and uplifting hope….
Mayor Price responds to criticism about Cranbrook
By Mayor Wayne Price, City of Cranbrook Recognizing the increasing trend of false accusations and unwarranted criticism toward local government officials and staff, at the…